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MCTC  GOALS  Expressed  by  Art  Project  Selec:on  Commi>ee  

 April  29,  2014  

 Engaging  Dynamic  

A>en:on  GeGng  Sense  of  Place  

Iden:fy/Branding  Keep  Changing  

Statement  that  Looks  Forward  Colorful  Durable  

Low  Maintenance    

Initial sketch of canopy structure to be constructed over new pedstrian walkway. Fabric would be FT 371 or Soltis 86.

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TWO GUY WIRES TO SECURE EACH POST. USE PERCUSSIVE DRIVEN EARTH ANCHOR (TYP) BUDGET $25/EA., ENG TO SPECIFY

STNLS CABLE IN HEM, CONTINUOUS AT 4 SIDES ENG TO SPECIFY

POSTS TO BE 5” DIA STNLS TUBE W/ ¼” WALL. SECURE TO CONC CURB WITH EPOXY SET NESTED 4” DIA STNLS TB. ENG TO DETAIL/SPECIFY

SEAM

DRAFT  CONCEPT  -­‐  5.6.14  NOT  FOR  CONSTRUCTION  

FERRARI FABRIC, 371 SILVER COLOR 3048 WITH DIGITALLY PRINTED GRAPHICS TOP & BOTTOM.

STNLS ANCHORS TO SECURE GUY WIRES TO EXIST’G CONC CURB. ENG TO SPECIFY

This concept abandoned after dialogue with structural engineers made it clear that engineering this canopy to resist wind and snow load would be a great and expensive challenge. The artist to be commissioned ultimately felt uncomfortable pursuing the project.

 Architectural  Qualifica:ons  Mixed-­‐Use,  Tall  Buildings,    Recent  Interna:onal  Projects    

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 American School Rio de Janeiro, Brazil    

Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro   Aventur founder Gary Johnson led the design of this new recently completed private school built in Barra da Tijuca, the district hosting the 2016 Summer Olympics. The beautiful site with mountains in the background and near the Atlantic Ocean. To fit the K-8 building program, soccer and baseball fields, sport courts and parking into an eccentric shaped seven acre site, the architect developed a four story oval shaped school building. To maximize the ground level for the soccer field, baseball field, parking and pick-up and drop of of children by bus and car, Two sport courts, running track and many four-square courts on the rooftop. Design Principal: Gary L. Johnson Design Architect: AVENTUR, LLC Execution Architect: ARQ URB Area: 13,500 SM (145,000 SF) Construction Completion: 2013  

       

     

Brazil  Interna:onal  School  

Brazil  Interna:onal  School    Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro These photos of the school’s atrium, skylight and stairs toward the end of construction process were taken 17 December, 2013. A two story atrium hovering over the gymnasium provides ample natural light so that no artificial lighting is needed during the day. Stairs are placed on axis at the ends of the atrium to sharing natural light and views of activity in the gymnasium. The original skylight design was to be flat structural glass or glass block to allow it to also function as a dance floor - an idea inspired by the popular role dance plays in Brazilian culture. At night, ambient light from the gymnasium below would illuminate the glass dance floor. Or laser beams and movies projected from below would create a dramatic effect. Rather than a flat skylight, a shallow pitched skylight and safety railing were installed. (Upper right)  

Coral Chair, hand bent & welded wire, powder coated. Collection Museum of Modern Art, NYC.

Café Campana, Museue d’Orsay, Paris. From the museum’s website: “Just after the Impressionist Gallery is the Café Campana, a place that inspires the imagination. Designed by the Campana brothers, famous Brazilian designers, the café transports the visitor into a dream-like aquatic environment, directly inspired by Emile Gallé, and a tribute to Art Nouveau. Here the chef presents the classic menu of a Parisian brasserie, with promptly served meals, great salads, woks and pastries.”

Favela Chair, hand made wooden chair. Original made from wood scraps from a carpenters shop. Collection Museum of Modern Art, NYC.

Vermehla Chair, Campana Brothers This chair will take everyone by surprise. While it looks like a mass of string it's actually a steel structure with hand-woven and dyed cotton rope. This piece incorporates many aspects of weaving: intertwined threads form the ropes, which are then hand-woven into upholstery. Five hundred meters of red cotton ropes are used to create these random looking loops, but, in reality, there is a structured method in the rather chaotic padding. Collection Museum of Modern Art, NYC.

Chairs  designed  by  the  Campana  Brothers  

Zig Zag Chair designed by the Campana Brothers. Collection of the Muesum of Modern Art, NYC

Brief  conversa:on  between  Humberto  Campana  &  Gary  Johnson/Aventur.    See  separate  video  clip  if  unable  to  view.  

Fernando & Humberto Campana at their outdoor room constructed of bamboo at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.

La Gloriette by Fernando & Humberto Campana. A gloriette is a structure or building constructed in a garden setting made to work with and compliment the surrounding area. This 12th century French term means “little glory.” What we’ve got here, designed by the Campaña brothers for Veuve Clicquot, is the “La Gloriette,” a contemporary version of the gloriette done in the playful nature of our modern day design world. Veuve Clicquot is both a champagne house in Reims, France and a brand of premium champagne. This “La Gloriette” was made to sit near this house in France. This house being a place that’s a perfect model of 19th century French gardens, a gloriette was a perfect accent to be built. The Campaña brothers have created a piece of art that is “intended to celebrate the art of playful conversation and the enjoyment of good food and drink.”

Inspired by a native Brazilian Cashew Tree, the Campana Brothers' paviliion installed on the streets of Dashilar hutong connects earth and sky, shadow and light. Beijing, China

View  of  Zig  Zag  trellis  from  above  skyway  is  as  interes:ng  as  view  from  pedestrians  passing  through  at  ground  level.  

Zig Zag trellis will provide a colorful background for photos, drawing visitors to the MCTC Campus.

Campana Brothers suggest we reinforce existing light column supports to be able to serve also as canopy supports. One structural engineer we spoke with thinks this may work. We will price along with standard post footings & core drilling bench concept.

Least expensive webbing we have found www.uscargocontrol.com Rolls of polyester webbing available from 1” to 12” width. This is an extremely strong webbing, but no guarantee against fading. We are also evaluating Architec 400 Series and Polytex, both manufactured by Polyfab. For specs on both these fabrics see: http://www.polyfabusa.com

Installa:on  by  Canopy  Crab  

Installa:on  by  Aventur  

Gary  Johnson  Porcolio     777 Linwood Residence, Saint Paul    This  new  house  was  design  and  general  contracted  by  architect  Gary  Johnson  as  his  family’s  personal  residence  in  Crocus  Hill,  a  historic  neighborhood  in  Saint  Paul.    The  house  was  designed  to  respect  the  height  and  roof  geometry,  and  materials  used  on  the  block.    The  terrace  extends  the  living  space  of  the  first  floor  outdoors.    The  same  traver:ne  marble  stone  is  used  to  cover  the  terrace.    Seasonal  planters  provide  privacy  and  character  for  the  terrace.    This  landscape  element  adds  to  curb  appeal  and  can  be  enjoyed  when  viewed  from  inside  the  house.